The Weekly BUZZ

🍀Monday, March 17, 2025🍀

As we plan events, intramural sports, field trips, and clubs for the 2025-2026 school year, we want to hear from you! This is your opportunity to share input and help shape the experiences we offer our students.

To ensure we gather the most comprehensive feedback, please encourage students, parents, and other enrolled families to complete this form. With 4,500 students represented, your insights will play a crucial role in determining next year’s plans.

Your voice matters! If we want to see change and improvement, this is the place to start. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts!

Community Engagement Input for 2025-2026

The School Board sets an Open Enrollment Period each year. Applications are accepted during the publicly advertised Open Enrollment Period each year for enrollment during the following school year. Following the close of the Open Enrollment Period, applications shall be counted to determine whether the School has received more applications than the maximum enrollment capacity. If the number of pupils who wish to attend the School exceeds the School’s capacity for a specific grade level, enrollment in the impacted grade level or levels will be determined by a Lottery conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Public Random Drawing/Lottery Policy Board Policy No. 3150

Waitlist: Families who apply after March 18th will be waitlisted for possible enrollment if slots become available due to the following:

- An accepted student declines enrollment

- Parent fails to timely complete the enrollment process

- A student leaves the School after the start of the academic year

Missed the latest edition of Sierra Soaring? No worries!

Check out our newsletter link below for exciting updates, including upcoming opportunities to stay connected within our CVCS community.

We're so thankful for our amazing students and families!

🔗 Click here to read the Sierra Soarings Newsletter

Join us for our Curriculum Fair, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore our recommended curriculum up close and connect with our curriculum and instruction specialists. Ask questions, gather insights, and ensure a strong academic foundation for the year ahead!

Spring is in the air! The Lending Library is virtually blooming with gardening books, field guides, nature studies, and science activities for all ages.

Check the Library NEWSLETTER (embed link: https://secure.smore.com/n/a13ne-lending-library) for the upcoming delivery schedule, locations, library hours, and more.

Request your current library items: HERE . All library items are due at the end of the school year, before June 13, 2025. At that point, you can start borrowing for the summer or the 25-26 academic year.

Browsing hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 9-11 & 1-3:30.

Or place an order on the website, and pick up in Fresno or at a delivery location. The library van makes deliveries to seven locations around the Central Valley.

Please check the Library Newsletter page for the upcoming delivery schedule, locations, library hours, and more.

Browse: Tues, Wed, Thurs 9-11 & 1-3:30.

Or place an order on the website, and pick up in Fresno or at a delivery location.

Any questions? library@theaxiagroup.com

Library Newsletter

Library Website

Click the Newsletter link to read about MS Blackbeard's, Graduation, 8th grade Promotion and ALL Important dates!

Learning Period 7 - Secondary Parent Newsletter

Are you a family considering Job Corps as an option for your student? This video provides an introduction to the program and what Enrollment and Eligibility looks like.

Helpful Resources:

🌐 Websites: Jobcorps.gov; https://enroll.jobcorps.gov/; https://www.jobcorps.gov/faqs

📧 General Inquiries: info@jobcorps.gov

📧 Contact Jonathan Quijas: jonathan.quijas@centralvcs.org

Session Two Video

JOB CORPS SESSION 3 ON TRADES AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT - APRIL 1ST SESSION IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE CAREER FAIR. SESSION 3 RECORDING WILL BE RELEASED IN THE WEEKLY BUZZ.

Please see attachment for details and register before April 23rd!

Registration and details HERE

✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT ✨Clara I.

Class of 2025 your senior year is flying by quickly and we want to celebrate you!

Clara plans to begin her college education at Clovis Community College, following a transfer to Fresno State University to pursue a career in Speech-Pathology. Clara's favorite memories of high school years are the times she got to share with her friends and church youth at their weekly bible meetings and fun activities. Her favorite school subjects have been English and Art, where she has enjoyed working in groups on various plays as well as complete challenging art projects.

Fantastic, Clara! Your family and your school are so proud of you!

🎓Senior Spotlight Submission Form

Seniors will be added to the Weekly Buzz and social media as we celebrate the Class of 2025! Parents and teachers are welcome to submit their seniors. 👩🏻‍🎓👨🏻‍🎓

🎉 Welcome to High School & Bridge to High School Sessions! 🎉

Parents, students, and educators—get ready for a smooth transition into high school! We’re excited to offer Welcome to High School & Bridge to High School sessions designed to provide valuable guidance on courses, graduation requirements, and essential skills to help students thrive.

📅 Upcoming Sessions:

🔹 April 1, 2025

🕛 12:00 PM (Afternoon Session) | 🕕 6:00 PM (Evening Session)

📖 Welcome to High School – Learn about high school courses, curriculum options, and pathways to success.

🔹 April 2, 2025 | 12:00 PM

🎓 High School Course Breakdown with Carmen Marroquin (Guidance Counselor) – Gain a clear understanding of class requirements, graduation units, and how to plan for success.

🔹 April 9, 2025 | 12:00 PM

🛠️ Essential Soft Skills for High School – Develop key skills such as communication, time management, and problem-solving—critical for success in and beyond the classroom.

📍 All sessions will be held via Zoom.

📢 Who Should Attend?

✅ Incoming high school students

✅ Parents and guardians

✅ Teachers and staff supporting the transition

These sessions will equip students and families with the knowledge and confidence needed for a successful high school experience. Don’t miss out!

📩 For questions or more details, feel free to reach out to heather.piccolo@yosemitevalleycharter.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

Click the website below for more information and zoom links.

CLICK HERE for DETAILS

📢 Don't miss out! Our latest newsletter is packed with valuable insights and exciting opportunities and resources for the upcoming learning period. Check it out now! 🚀📚

Learning Period Newsletter #7

March is full of excitement for young children. With the traditions of St. Patrick’s Day and the arrival of spring there is so much to explore. Their curiosity and enthusiasm about the changes around them are contagious. So enjoy the change of season, get outside, explore, and have FUN!

TK March Newsletter

We are thrilled that we will be offering hybrid classes beginning in the 2025-26 school year. Our hybrid classes will combine independent study with virtual live instruction for students in grades K - 6th!

As we begin planning, we would love your input! Please take a moment to complete THIS survey by Friday, March 28. (A longer description can also be found on the survey.) Your feedback is greatly appreciated! More info will be coming soon!

INTEREST SURVEY

Don't forget that Hangouts are THIS Friday, March 21st at 11am! We have LOTS of fun activities planned, so grab your jackets and water bottles and we hope to see you there!

We’re thrilled to share that this quarter's newsletter dives into the world of entrepreneurship and much more! Discover inspiring stories, new opportunities, and insights on how our alumni are making waves in the post-secondary world. Don't miss out – check out the full issue now!

YM (Yosemite/Monarch) Alumni

Our English Learner newsletter is here to help you with all your questions about English Learners. Click the link to read what is going on this month.

English Language Learner Newsletter

🌱Click the newsletter link to see Spring Clubs and details. Spring clubs are starting now until the week of April 7th. We hope to see you all in one! 🌸

Club Connect Spring Newsletter

Academic Adventures for the 24-25 school year are available now! Visit adventures.centralvcs.org to review the updated instructional field trip policy, and get a sneak peak of this year’s line up of educational adventures!

https://adventures.centralvcs.org/

Don’t miss the chance to go on your Semester 2 Academic Adventure! Here’s the tutorial on how to sign up - How to Register for Academic Adventures Tutorial

Be sure to register while tickets are still available! adventures.centralvcs.org

The schools are enhancing their academic trips this year to make them more enriching and engaging! With a focus on quality over quantity, there will be fewer school-sponsored trips, but parents can still take advantage of OS funds to explore educational destinations with their students. And with a Big List of ideas available, there are plenty of opportunities for learning and making new friends. Sounds like a fantastic way to make the most of the school year!

🧠The BIG List of IDEAS! 🧭

Our school urges students to conduct themselves ethically and honorably. It is expected that the grade a student earns is based on work the student has completed. Teachers can use Grammarly or other plagiarism checker websites. Please review the definition of plagiarism as outlined in the 24-25 School Handbook located on our website under Resources.

https://yosemitevalleycharter.org/

https://monarchriveracademy.org/

If you have not joined our private Facebook group, you are missing out on some amazing conversations. You must answer the group questions to join and then connect!

Central Support for Families and School Staff

Another awesome group to join is where our approved vendors and school community are able to interact and ask questions or share advice. YVC & MRA Vendors

Monarch River Academy: https://monarchriveracademy.org/
Yosemite Valley Charter Website: https://yosemitevalleycharter.org/
Location: 3610 East Ashlan Avenue, Fresno, CA, USA
Phone: (559) 258-0800
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralCACharters